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Is Ammonium Bisulfite vegetarian?

Ammonium Bisulfite

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Ammonium Bisulfite is an inorganic salt of ammonium and bisulfite, used as a reducing agent and preservative in various industries including cosmetics.

Also known as Ammonium hydrogensulphite
INCI name Ammonium Bisulfite
CAS number 10192-30-0
EC number 233-469-7
CosIng ID 31847
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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